Historical Compliance Records ME

Maine Water Company Oakland Division

EPA ID: ME0091190 ยท 2,873 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Maine Water Company Oakland Division (ME0091190): 2 violations on record since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Maine Water Company Oakland Division's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 2,873 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,873
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$228K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Maine Water Company Oakland Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,611
Median Household Income
7,375
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Maine Water Company Oakland Division have a median household income of $73,611 and about 7,375 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Maine Water Company Oakland Division's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 4 violations
Paris Utility District
2,940 people
0 violations
3 violations
1 violation
0 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Maine Water Company Oakland Division (EPA ID: ME0091190) is a community water system in Maine that serves approximately 2,873 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 04963 in Oakland.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by ME or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Maine Water Company Oakland Division (ME0091190) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maine Water Company Oakland Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Maine Water Company Oakland Division; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Maine Water Company Oakland Division serve?

Maine Water Company Oakland Division serves approximately 2,873 people across 1 ZIP code in Maine.

Where does Maine Water Company Oakland Division get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Maine Water Company Oakland Division serve? ▼
Maine Water Company Oakland Division serves approximately 2,873 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Maine Water Company Oakland Division's water source? ▼
Maine Water Company Oakland Division draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Maine Water Company Oakland Division's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Maine Water Company Oakland Division? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Maine Water Company Oakland Division have a median household income of $73,611 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Maine Water Company Oakland Division get its water? ▼
Maine Water Company Oakland Division's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Maine Water Company Oakland Division (ME): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/me0091190/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Maine Water Company Oakland Division (EPA ID: ME0091190) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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